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Survey on how Occupational Safety Experts Carry out their Roles and Responsibilities

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Indonesian young worker safety on the job

Young workers should be more aware of the risks and hazards associated with their industry sector, their rights at work when it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH), and should be directly involved in solutions together with employers and...

ILO partners with Nigeria to ensure occupational safety at the workplace

ILO supported Nigeria in developing a national profile on occupational safety and health, which was officially launched in April 2017.

Our impact, their voices

Refusing to throw in the towel on factory safety in Bangladesh

Four years on since the disastrous collapse of the Rana Plaza building, have things changed in the Bangladesh garment industry? Taking the case of one relatively small manufacturer on the outskirts of Dhaka, the answer appears to be yes.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

How data can protect workers’ health and lives

This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the critical need for countries to improve their capacity to collect and utilize reliable occupational safety and health data. Dr Francisco Santos-O'Connor (ILO Senior Specialist in...

Factsheets produced by the ILO published for the collection and utilization of reliable OSH data

The ILO’s campaign for the 2017 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the critical need for countries to improve their capacity to collect and utilize reliable OSH data.

Uzbekistan Federation of Trade Unions Hosts Round Table to Mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work

On 28 April 2017, the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan held a round-table meeting to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

National Conference on Safety and Health at Work launched in Mozambique

Minister of Labor Employment and Social Security in Mozambique Ms. Victoria Dias Diogo says every citizen has a patriotic responsibility and duty to develop a culture of prevention of occupational accidents and diseases so as to ensure a long and...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2017

ILO calls for the importance of collection and utilization of reliable occupational safety and health data

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated on 28 April 2017 with the theme “Optimize the Collection and Use of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Data”

Ethiopian industrial factories commit to a safe and healthy working environment

Factories in Ethiopia got together on April 28 to reaffirm their commitments to a safe and healthy working conditions for their employers.

The Government, Employers and Workers in Tanzania mark the Safety and Health Day in Moshi

Government directs employers to establish and strengthening their reporting systems on occupational accident and diseases as provided by the law

International Journal of Labour Research

ILO launches new issue on psychosocial risks, stress and violence in the world of work

The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities launched today a new issue of the International Journal of Labour Research on psychosocial risks, stress and violence in the world of work. The aims of this new issue are to raise the questions surrounding...

Opening remarks at the ILO/SAWS Seminar to Mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2017

"Accurate data will help to save lives"

"Countries that have good data will be better placed to fulfil their commitment to implement and report on the global plan of action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Good workplace practices improve safety and health

India, a fast-growing economy, has a large chunk of working population. Increased manufacturing activities, technological advancements and change in work practices is on the rise. ILO experts write as to why fostering robust OSH practices at...

Media competition

Special prizes await you – Show us what your safe workplace is like!

Submit your entry to ILO Viet Nam facebook page by 24 June

Enterprise development

A new milestone: ILO-SAWS SCORE Project expanded to Beijing

SCORE project in China achieved a new landmark. SAWS announced kicking off the project in Fangshan District today. “Occupational Safety and Health is a core mandate of the ILO. Securing the safety and health of workers in their workplaces is central...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Building a culture of prevention for Indonesian young workers

To commemorate this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28th of April, the ILO is organizing an interactive discussion in Jakarta on safe work for youth, raising public awareness, particularly on the part of Indonesian young...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Flash mob, toolbox talks rally workplace safety in the Philippines

Youth rise up against workplace accidents and illnesses through flash mob and toolbox talks to mark the 2017 World Day for Safety and Health at Work in the Philippines.

World Safe Day 2017: new and innovative partnership launched in Brazil